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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024

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TODAY’S WEATHER

H: 94° / L: 69°. Another day that feels like summer. Latest forecast from Fox 7 Austin’s Zack Shields here.

TOP NEWS

“Jurors are now deciding if an Austin police officer is guilty of deadly conduct” CBS Austin

“Lions Municipal Golf Course turns 100 with long-term future still in doubt” CBS Austin

THE BLOTTER

“Teen arrested for murder of 16-year-old; APD believes he’s involved in other shootings” Fox 7 Austin

“Suspected fentanyl dealer arrested in drug bust in Cedar Park” Fox 7 Austin

“1 killed in crash after SUV runs red light, hits another vehicle” Fox 7 Austin

“Man arrested for DWI after 3-vehicle crash in North Austin” Fox 7 Austin

“Austin police search for suspect in CraigO’s Pizza and Tiff’s Treats robberies” CBS Austin

“First-grade teacher in Austin ISD charged after pinning 6-year-old student against wall” KVUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

“Red River Cultural District seeks new funding, still waiting on council-approved money” CBS Austin

“TCSO officers stationed at Central Library” Austin Monitor

OTHER NEWS

“Residential substance abuse treatment program for women to open next fall” Austin Monitor

SPORTS

TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Could Texas build package for Arch Manning when Quinn Ewers returns? What Steve Sarkisian said” AAS ($)

AUSTIN FC: “Austin FC tops Portland TImbers on Pereira’s blast to break 5-game MLS winless streak” AAS ($)

QUICK LINKS

~ Federal judge grants Wimberly environmental group right to intervene in groundwater pumping lawsuit - KXAN

~ Texas lawmakers hint at changes to noncompete rules as FTC ban hangs in limbo - ABJ

~ Georgetown now accepting applications for expanded water rebate program - Community Impact

~ Educators concerned as math test scores continue to decline in Austin ISD, statewide - Community Impact

~ Harris County teen arrested in connection to Lake Travis High threat - Austin American-Statesman

~ Bastrop ISD officials, community work together to keep facilities in shape for current, future students - Community Impact

~ APD not investigating man’s death at Lady Bird Lake as homicide - KXAN

~ 16-year-old identified as victim of north Austin homicide, another 16-year-old arrested in connection - KXAN

~ Developers eye SB 2038 in bid to turn former Manor racetrack into industrial park - ABJ

~ How cities in the Austin area are handling de-annexation requests under controversial new law - ABJ

~ Mays Corner Store brings convenience, Diamond Shamrock fueling station to central Round Rock - Community Impact

~ Another industrial park is rising near Taylor, and it's not just aimed at Samsung suppliers. - ABJ

~ Las Dos Fridas offers authentic Mexican food with a valley-style twist in San Marcos - Community Impact

~ 'It needs to stop': Rash of school threats in Austin area taxes resources, causes alarm - Austin American-Statesman

~ Move over pickleball — a new paddle sport has entered the Austin market - ABJ

~ How can Texas improve after new maternal mortality report shows increase in deaths? - Austin American-Statesman

~ Guard who killed armed man in H-E-B tried for 15 minutes to get him to leave, police say - Austin American-Statesman

AUSTIN CULTURE

~ BBQ: ”The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Austin” Eater Austin

~ NEW RESTAURANT: ”A Mexico City Restaurant Opens in Austin With Tostilocos Topped With Ceviche” Eater Austin

~ ACL FEST: Weekend 1 weather forecast: Sunshine and heat continue KVUE

~ ACL FEST: “ACL Fest 2024 Mixtape: 12 essential songs from must-see artists on this year's lineup” AAS ($)

~ WEEKEND PLANS: ”Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend” Culture Map Austin

WHAT TO DO TONIGHT

~ LIVE MUSIC: Foster the People (with Skateland). Emo’s (2015 E. Riverside Dr.). Show 7pm. Sold out. Very few resale tickets here.

COOL JOB ALERT

~ Senior Corporate Affairs Specialist: Cintra. No salary info. Info / apply here.